Instructional Technology Consultant

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Job description

Department

UITS FACULTY ENGAGEMENT OUTREA (UA-LFEO-IUINA)

Department Information

At University Information Technology Services (UITS) we provide the technology, tools, and services you need to succeed. UITS supports IU's vision for excellence in research, teaching, outreach, and lifelong learning. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility, and creativity, as well as a culture that champions inclusion, diversity, and overall employee well-being through programs supported university wide. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

The Indiana University (IU) Indianapolis Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) advances teaching excellence, together with IU Indianapolis' diverse academic community, by promoting professional growth, best practices, innovation, and scholarship in teaching and learning to further student success. The CTL provides a wide array of programs, events, and services that promote best practices in teaching and learning, encourage professional growth in teaching, advance innovation and experimentation in teaching, empower engagement in the scholarship of teaching and learning, and foster inclusive excellence related to teaching and learning. It is a partnership among Academic Affairs, University Information Technology Services, and University Library.

Job Summary

The Instructional Technology Consultant provides professional client support through evidence-based, informed consulting practice, workshop facilitation, and project management.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Serves as an expert resource, remaining current with the literature about the use and assessment of instructional strategies not limited to but focused on instructional technologies in higher education. This includes current and emerging technologies related to learning management systems, Generative AI, active learning classrooms (and supporting technologies), online collaboration and social networking, e-Portfolios, instructional use of digital media, video conferencing, extended reality technologies like virtual reality and augmented reality, and online instruction.
• Fosters a work culture that respects and supports individual differences among employees and creates a work environment in which all employees are valued and can excel.
• Helps faculty members make evidence-based decisions about the use of technology by referencing and providing them with relevant scholarly literature.
• Recommends appropriate technologies in developing course materials, delivery mechanisms, and course/instructor/student assessments to support effective teaching.
• Conducts individual, small group, and large audience training sessions.
• Supports faculty learning communities for key instructional technology initiatives.
• Collaborates in larger initiatives and working groups to support the mission of the IU Indianapolis Center for Teaching and Learning, as well as UITS strategic IT initiatives.
• Attends and participates in planning meetings and committees with diverse members of the teaching and learning community.
• Represents the teaching center and UITS in campus efforts to improve teaching and learning; evaluates and responds in a timely manner to requests for services; informs UITS supervisor and CTL director of resource needs.
• Participates in quality assurance testing and requirements gathering for UITS-supported course management, portfolio, and collaboration systems.
• Continues independent and formal professional development, including contributions to the scholarship of instructional technology.

General Responsibilities

• Consults and serves as an experienced resource in planning, testing and implementing instructional technology projects that support innovative approaches to learning, instructional and assessment.
• Maintains currency on emerging technologies related to learning management systems, active learning classrooms, electronic collaboration and social networking, instructional use of multimedia, electronic conferencing and online instruction to help faculty make evidence-based decisions about the use of technology.
• Researches, stays up-to-date, and recommends appropriate technologies for developing materials, delivery mechanisms and course/instructor/student assessments to support effective teaching.
• Develops and designs workshop materials that promote technology strategies in traditional and online courses and conducts individual, group and large audience training sessions.
• Collaborates in larger initiatives and working groups to support university efforts to improve teaching and learning.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in computer science, instructional technology/design, or related field).

Preferred

• Master's degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of experience in instructional development and/or instructional technology consulting, and/or training, and/or teaching (face-to-face or online) or providing instructional design with online instructional technology in a higher education context.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Understanding and familiarity with multimedia technologies such as software video editors, e-learning authoring software, and collaboration/learning management systems.
• Skilled at serving in lead capacity for projects/initiatives.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Indiana University Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana

This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Information Technology

Job Family: Instructional Technology
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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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